Villa for sale in Calpe / Calp, Alicante

The perfect opportunity to build your dream home with panoramic views in Calpe. Discover your ideal home with this beautiful project with the option of 4 or 5 bedrooms, located in the peaceful Empedrola urbanization in Calpe. Just 12 minutes by car from all services and amenities, this house offers an unbeatable south orientation and panoramic views of the town, the majestic Rock, and the sparkling sea.

Calpe is dominated by the imposing image of the Rock of Ifach. Calpe sits on the shores of the Mediterranean, surrounded by a beautiful landscape filled with mountains and vineyards.

Many ancient civilizations settled in this town in the Marina Alta region of Alicante, a history narrated by the remains it preserves, including the Roman baths “Baños de la Reina” (Queen’s Baths). Calpe is also one of the main tourist destinations on the Costa Blanca. The Marina, the promenade, and eleven kilometres of coastline, marked by cliffs, beaches and coves, are among its many attractions. Another symbol of the town is the Rock of Ifach, a huge calcareous rock, 332 metres high, that penetrates the sea and gave the town its name. The area has been declared a nature reserve due to its botanical, land and faunal diversity. The best views of Calpe and its coastline are seen from the top of the rock, accessible through guided tours at the park.

The mild climate and the peculiar orography of the area make this town an ideal destination for everyone, from those seeking beaches and sun to fans of outdoor sports. Refreshment kiosks and equipment-hiring stands offering windsurfing boards and jet skis are located along the beaches of La Fossa and Arenal, which have a beautiful promenade and offer all kinds of services. Among the quiet coves in the bay is Les Bassetes, famous for its beautiful seabed and crystal waters. This cove rivals others such as La Manzanera and Les Urques in beauty, perfect for sailing and scuba diving. Lovers of outdoor sports can climb the Rock of Ifach or go potholing in the Barranc del Mascarat and the Oltá Mountain.

History and architecture
Calpe was inhabited by many different Mediterranean cultures. Iberians, Phoenicians and Romans all found a privileged surveillance point in this land, thanks to the Peñón de Ifach. The present town of Calpe was established in the area surrounding the Rock. Its history is narrated by the remains it preserves, including the Baños de la Reina (Queen’s Baths) from Roman times. The historic quarter of Calpe is bordered by old walls erected in the 15th century to defend the city against pirate attacks. Next to the Moorish quarter of El Arrabal, part of the medieval walled precinct is preserved, along with some fronts and the large Tower of Peça. Nearby, the parish church devoted to the Virgin of the Snow, dating back to the 15th century, is the only Gothic-Mudejar temple in the Region of Valencia. Two beautiful examples of religious architecture are also found in Calpe: the hermitages of La Cometa and San Salvador, both from the 17th century. The rural tradition of this town is present in its outskirts, where hillsides covered with vineyards alternate with examples of local architecture, like Casa Nova, a typical farm with the appearance of a fortress, and Pou Salat, the old water supply.

Gastronomy, holidays and the outskirts
Calpe’s traditional gastronomy is mainly based on rice and fish. In addition to the famous Arròs del Senyoret, there are other rice dishes with beans and turnip, baked or served with Swiss chard. Also typical are dishes like the octopus casserole and Llauna de Calpe (fish stew). The wines with the label Designation of Origin – Alicante should accompany these delicacies.

As is common in the remaining towns of Alicante, Calpe has a cultural calendar filled with fiestas and leisure activities, from Carnival to Fallas de San José (March 19), including the Bonfires of San Juan (June 24) and the festival of Moors and Christians (October). The local holidays devoted to the Virgen de las Nieves (Virgin of the Snow) take place on August 5.

From Calpe, many different excursions can be taken to other towns on the Costa Blanca. Denia and Jávea are located north of Cabo de la Nao (Nao Cape). These are tourist towns with an extensive coastline of beaches and coves, and the visit can continue to the Montgó Nature Reserve, where the outline of the mountains dives down into the Mediterranean, creating spectacular cliffs. To the north is the town of Teulada, famous for its muscatel vineyards. Altea is dominated by the blue dome of the church of Virgen del Consuelo. L’Alfàs del Pi is an inland town that meets the sea on the beach of Albir. Benidorm, with its excellent beaches, makes this region one of the most important tourist destinations in Alicante.